Brian Kelly set to return to Notre Dame next season

TOM COYNE,Associated Press

Posted:
01/12/2013 04:01:07 PM MST

FILE - Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly watches play against Alabama during the second half of the BCS National Championship college football game in this Jan. 7, 2013 file photo taken in Miami. The Philadelphia Eagles interviewed Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly Tuesday Jan 8, 2013 for their coaching vacancy, a person familiar with the meeting told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) (Chris O'Meara)

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) - Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly will be back for a fourth season after leading the Fighting Irish to the national title game this past season.

Kelly issued a statement Saturday that after interviewing with the Philadelphia Eagles, he will remain as coach of the Irish.

Kelly said he has had thoughts about coaching in the NFL, but after much reflection and conversations with those closest to him he has decided to stay with the Irish.

Kelly led the Irish to a 12-1 record this past season and has an overall record of 28-11 in three seasons with Notre Dame.